Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Program - 2026/2027 Cohort
Northwestern Medicine
Summary
This one-year apprenticeship program at Northwestern Medicine will provide each participant with both experience and training. The program consists of on-the-job training while attending courses to complete your Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate. We are seeking candidates that have either completed or are in process of obtaining a CHW certificate.
Job description
Program Overview
This one-year apprenticeship program at Northwestern Medicine will provide each participant with both experience and training. The program consists of on-the-job training while attending courses to complete your Community Health Worker (CHW) Certificate. We are seeking candidates that have either completed or are in process of obtaining a CHW certificate.
Responsibilities
- Uphold the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine.
- Successfully complete projects and work tasks assigned.
- Develop a working knowledge of hospital operations to a degree that allows for the successful completion of projects supporting a variety of hospital operations.
- Develop working relationships with staff and management that allows for successful business interactions across all levels of the organization.
- Participation in activities designed for the development of apprentices during their assignment at Northwestern Medicine.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Product suite (Word, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint)
- Current enrollment in Community Health Worker certificate program or recently completed within last 6 months
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment
- Professional Development
- Wellbeing Fund
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Annual Salary Increase
- Incentive Bonus
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
Company overview
Northwestern Medicine is a premier integrated academic health system and the healthcare network of Northwestern University, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2009 through the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, the system represents a strategic partnership to transform healthcare delivery. As an academic medical center, Northwestern Medicine encompasses comprehensive research, medical education, and patient care activities across its extensive network. The system operates 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations throughout the Chicagoland area, anchored by its flagship Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago. With over 33,000 employees and more than 4,400 aligned physicians, the organization provides advanced medical care across nearly every specialty. Northwestern Medicine is nationally recognized for its excellence in oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and women's health services. The system maintains strong affiliations with the Feinberg School of Medicine, Lurie Children's Hospital, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, fostering an environment of continuous innovation and scientific discovery. Five of its hospitals are ranked among "America's Best" by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting its commitment to superior quality, patient safety, and academic excellence in healthcare delivery.